Karren Brady

I believe that hardworking people should retain as much of the money as they can in terms of the taxes that they pay. But I think everybody should pay their taxes.

I don't believe in quotas for quotas sake, but I think companies without any women on their boards should write to their shareholders and explain why - explain how many women they've interviewed, why they haven't taken anybody on.

I worry I look posh and fat. I can't do anything about posh - I'm accentless - but I've spent 20 years battling my weight.

I'm very comfortable in my own skin.

I don't have any fears.

I prefer my men slightly overweight. Having said that, my ultimate dream man is Jimmy Nail and he's skinny.

I think young people respond much better to openness and frankness and practical stuff than speeches.

The toughest thing about being a success is you've got to keep on being a success.

I used to love villas when the kids were small but now I like hotels.

I remember when I was young, I used to love hockey - I was selected to play for my county - and my dad said: 'Well, there's no money to be made in hockey,' and it put me off for ever.

You don't really do much in life unless you take risks, push yourself and find your passion.

I love to think about business. It's what makes me happy.